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If you’re planting them from March onwards, you can sow directly into the garden to enable faster germination. Broad beans should be planted in a sunny, sheltered location.' 'They can also be ...

Broad beans are a traditional allotment crop that ... large modules for planting out as strong seedlings once the soil is workable. The seeds should germinate in 7-10 days and indoor sowings will be ...

February is the perfect month for planting leeks indoors. They should be sown about 1cm deep and will need a temperature of ...

Place the bag in warm room temperatures and check daily for tiny root sprouts. If seven or more of the seeds produce these ...

Sowing seeds, feeding, mulching and pruning are high on the agenda in February – it's a prime time to prepare the garden for ...

Germination should take 14-21 days ... When to harvest: May to August. How to grow: sow broad beans in February for a head start on spring sowings. Sow direct outdoors if conditions are mild or if you ...

Broad beans can also be grown in pots ... When to harvest: June to October. How to grow: beetroot will germinate in low temperatures, so can be sown in late March when the soil starts to warm up (if ...

Broad beans, or fava beans, are low in calories yet “high in magnesium, calcium, iron and potassium”, says Trotman. With 8.8g of carbohydrates and 4.7g of protein per 100g serving, these beans ...

If you’re in doubt or experiencing poor germination, test a few of the seeds (10 is a good number) by wrapping them in a ...